Press Release

Culver City, CA, September 10, 2015 --(PR.com)-- Exceptional Children’s Foundation (ECF) is pleased to announce the award of a grant from the Kenneth T. and Eileen L. Norris Foundation to support the ECF Kayne Eras Center School. This grant will help provide comprehensive educational, therapeutic, and enrichment programs for K-12 students with special needs.

“On behalf of ECF, we greatly appreciate the generous and long-standing support of the Norris Foundation. This grant will allow us to help the students at the Kayne Eras Center School to reach their full potential," said Scott Bowling, President and CEO of ECF.

Assistant School Director Francziska Steagall explained, “Some of our students have struggled to fit in at their previous schools. When they come to Kayne Eras, they are no longer alone. Instead, they receive the customized one-on-one attention they need to feel safe so they can learn and excel. Regular support from partners like the Norris Foundation allows the Kayne Eras School to provide our students with a myriad of support services to help them build self-esteem and grow.”

Learn more about the Norris Foundation at http://norrisfoundation.org/about.html.

About Exceptional Children’s FoundationExceptional Children’s Foundation (ECF) provides the highest quality services for children and adults who are challenged with developmental, learning, and emotional disabilities – empowering them to reach their greatest potential. Each year, ECF serves 3,500 clients and their families at 15 program sites, in clients’ homes, and in community settings throughout Los Angeles County. Established in 1946, ECF is the only organization of its kind in California to provide a lifespan of services for children and adults with developmental disabilities. To learn more, visit www.ECF.net and connect on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ConnectwithECF.